Radius Correction Arms

[drum]

I'm thinking of fitting Radius Correction arms after the suspension lift. As I'll fit new bushes at the same time.

Am I best changing to PolyBushes, or sticking with standard bearing mind all the other bushes are standard??

[muddyweb]

Pretty sure Polybushes still only come as a full vehicle kit.   I've not used them, but a lot of people here reckon the Deflex ones are OK.

There is no real reason that you shouldn't use them alongside standard rubber.

[davidlandy]

rather than buy caster corrected arms OME do a bush kit that caster corrects for about £50.

It uses offset bushes, so I suspect that it wont give u as much correction as the arms but it may be a cheaper option for u.

[drum]

Pretty sure Polybushes still only come as a full vehicle kit.   I've not used them, but a lot of people here reckon the Deflex ones are OK.

There is no real reason that you shouldn't use them alongside standard rubber.

what's the advantage of polybush?

[drum]

rather than buy caster corrected arms OME do a bush kit that caster corrects for about £50.

It uses offset bushes, so I suspect that it wont give u as much correction as the arms but it may be a cheaper option for u.

Like you say I'd be surprised if it goes far enough, to compensate for a 2"+lift. But I will investgate cheers. Are there any stength problems with offset bushes?

[davidlandy]

rather than buy caster corrected arms OME do a bush kit that caster corrects for about £50.

It uses offset bushes, so I suspect that it wont give u as much correction as the arms but it may be a cheaper option for u.

Like you say I'd be surprised if it goes far enough, to compensate for a 2"+lift. But I will investgate cheers. Are there any stength problems with offset bushes?

on strength - no idea

on their effect - no idea!

just thought I would mention it!  frogs island 4x4 sell them , may be worth giving them a shout

[muddyweb]

My advice : Avoid them.

They will properly correct a 2" lift, but will hammer your front axle articulation more than ever.  The lack of material on one side of the bush means that it can't compress.

I tried a set on the 90... drove it once around the test track and took them straight off again.

[Thrasher]

I bought a set from QT a few years ago (offset bushes). The instructions were so good....I gave the bushes away ;-)

Now...the arms I bought from QT ... well....NO WAY am I giving those away! ;-)

Luvverly fings

[davidlandy]

the voices of experience have spoken

[Budgie]

Having gone down this route within the last three weeks I can highly recommend the radius arms. No tramlining, it goes where you point it and even self centres the steering!!  :o

The only thing to watch out for is vibration from the front propshaft due to the increased angle of the top U/J. I ended up replacing the prop with a TD5 front prop that has a Carden joint (double U/J) at the top to ease the angle.

Have a look at this thread for info & photos.  

[hingmy]

No contest. Qt radius arms every time. To paraphrase someone elses advert - they do exactly  what they say on the tin!

Oh and they look damn cool too,

 :D

[drum]

Thanks guys, I'll look at the QT arms soon as I've paid off the Credit Card :D

[hobbit]

Paddocks do panhard rod bushes separately, dont know about other bits though

[Budgie]

I'm sure DLS do all the Polybush range separately, both red & blue.

The corrected radius arms I used were from Scorpion Racing and were cheaper than QT's, although not as light.
Just to give you an option.  

Another one I've just remembered is corrected swivel housings, I think Tomcat Motorsport make them, although some of their site is being updated so a phone call will find out if they still make them.